Dave Patchin Golf…read more Dave Patchin is an instructor that helps you find positive results on the golf course. Dave tailors your instruction whether you choose to have feedback individually or in a group. He has the ability to quickly assess why your stroke is raising your score. Dave's teaching style is understandable, practical and intuitive. In a group, he is able to determine the specific skills you need to address. His instruction is not one size fits all. Dave is able to assess what I need to work on while the student next to me is working on an entirely different skill that is unique to them. I always look forward to taking lessons with Dave. It's great to see how all the individuals in our group have progressed. When you practice what Dave teaches, you experience results! Adrienne M.

Fantastic golf coach, I highly recommend him. Dave has an easy going demeanor that combines great…read moretechnical instruction with a fun atmosphere. I've been taking lessons with Dave for several years. My regular lessons allow me to continue to improve my golf skills while getting great exercise. His lesson prices are affordable and fit my budget. This has made it easy to maintain ongoing instruction and continue to improve my game.

Love Heather! She juggles engaging my crazy kiddos 6 & 10, instructing myself as an adult beginner…read moreand my husband an experienced golfer with ease. Her corrections and tips are customized and her encouraging attitude is perfect especially with such a complex game. I only wish we could steal her even more consistently for lessons and I wish our schedule allowed separate adult and kid times for maximum benefit.

Heather is an amazing golf instructor! I am a beginner and she was very good at teaching me the…read morebasics. She quickly identified what I needed to work on and gave me things to practice and drills to do at home. I highly highly recommend Heather! She makes golf lessons fun and now I love golf:)

Great to just chill over the course to just have a couple brews. Done it several times.read more

A threesome of employees (as confirmed by a pro shop employee who came out to address the…read moresituation) had the tee time immediately before 5:00 p.m. on Friday 6/12/26 and spent the round filming every shot. They repeatedly set up tripods and staked a phone-mount pole directly into the greens while recording, creating unnecessary delays throughout the course. They also drove their carts up to or onto the grass of almost every tee box. When a pro shop employee came out, no corrective action was taken. Instead, our group and the groups behind us were told, "They're employees here, so they're alright and know what they're doing." I have worked with multiple golf courses and remain active in the golf industry. At every facility where I have been, employees who are given the privilege of playing the course are held to a higher standard than guests, not a lower one. They are expected to respect course, maintain pace of play, and set a positive example for customers. It was disappointing to see employees apparently given special treatment while engaging in conduct that would not be tolerated from paying guests and that negatively affected multiple groups on the course.

If I could give more stars, I WOULD. Paul is an INCREDIBLE…read moregolf coach. Not only is he a PRO, but he will definitely pin-point your problem areas. The best way to describe his teaching method is: 1. let's see what you got 2. now try it this way 3. okay, good. but, now add this movement. 4. nicely done, now add this movement. 5. holy crap, excellent, now do this. 6. WOHOOOO! I don't know if that makes sense. But, what I mean is that he will incrementally improve your swing by showing you the TECHNIQUE, not just showing you how to do it and how others do it. Everything is personalized and very detailed. Paul goes over everything: how you stand, the language, the grip, your back, your knees, your arms, your "cool swing" look, distance, and accuracy. After only 2 lessons, I was already hitting the range by myself and actually hitting them pretty decent! On top of it all, Paul is FUNNY and knowledgeable. He is great all the way around! He is 100% the best coach around!

I've been playing golf for the last 32 years and taken a few lessons before. About 10 years ago I…read morewas shooting an occasional round in the 70's. I had to lay off golf for a while due to the pandemic and health issues. I decided to get back into it and elected take lessons to get back on my game. I contacted Paul at Carlton Oaks in January 2022 and have taken 6 sessions with him since then. He is an amazing teacher. He will take what you have and incremently improve your swing. I am 74 now and shooting in the 80's again. Needlessly to say, you need to take what he tells you and practice, practice, practice.

Sheri is such a pro at getting a novice started. She put me at ease right away and from the first…read morelesson I was all in! I just know that by lesson 12, I will be enjoying the game with my husband at my side in our cart! She is the perfect beginners coach; patient, kind, observant and did I say patient?!

Sheri is awesome! Super patient and incredibly knowledgeable. Definitely booking a few more lessons…read morebefore I go out on the course.

Very thorough but easy to follow. Coach Now app she uses works well. Overall, best golf instructor…read morethat I have had!

As a senior lady I was looking for someone that would really understand by specific challenges. A…read moresingle 30 minute lesson had me hitting my driver straighter. I went away with 4 specific things to focus on. Video taping what I did right (and wrong) with verbal and written notes has been super helpful to look back-on the following week.

This review is for their wedding venue, not the golf course itself…read more This was one of our top contenders thanks to the expansive space and strong overall value. Chelsea was excellent throughout the tour and provided a thorough walkthrough of the venue and its services. =PROS= *The drive into the venue is scenic, secluded, and feels removed from the city *Ample paved parking for guests *Huge bridal suite that included a private bathroom and was accessible starting at 8 AM *Spacious cocktail hour and ceremony areas overlooking the surrounding landscape *Ceremony chairs and arch are included, though there is a moving fee if you plan to reuse the chairs indoors for the reception *Reception hall features high ceilings and includes tables and chairs *Reasonably priced in house catering with a solid selection of hors d'oeuvres *No cake cutting fee *Reasonably priced meals for children and vendors =CONS= *Virtually nonexistent Wi Fi *The groom suite is connected to the locker room, requiring belongings to be relocated later in the evening *The included chairs resemble standard conference room seating, so most couples will likely want to upgrade to Chivari chairs for an additional rental fee *Dark brown carpeting in the reception room =NOTES= *Day of coordination services are required, though outside coordinators are allowed *Option to upgrade the cocktail hour location, which offers a lovely patio view *The standard cocktail hour space is not shaded and can become quite hot, so expect to rent parasols or other shade options Overall, this was a strong nearly all inclusive venue option. The flexibility in choosing outside day of coordination services was a particularly unique and appealing feature. Personally, the carpeting and the lack of a fully dedicated groom suite made me hesitate before committing. Since the golf course remained active during our visit, we were unable to tour the groom suite, which made the golf course aspect feel slightly more apparent. Still, the ceremony, cocktail, and reception spaces were separated well enough that the property ultimately felt more like a wedding venue than simply a golf course hosting weddings.

Maderas Golf Club in Poway uses the natural hills of Poway with multiple elevation changes that…read moremake this course a challenge for any skill level. This course rewards players who can hit the ball long and accurately with some long par 3's and par 5's. With this visit being my first time playing at Maderas, this course for a high handicapper was tough with the changing elevation. Club selection was very important and getting a clean strike rewards you with a chance. The course overall was in good shape and the greens were tricky so it took a couple of holes to get the speed down. Overall great experience at Maderas as the facility was top tier, staff was excellent and the course was challenging. Definitely put this course on your list and don't forget to say hi to the wild turkeys that roam the course freely.

Pros: Course is very well kept & super affordable for active duty…read more Cons: Most of the pro shop employees treat you like an inconvenience and aren't capable of smiling it seems.. haha

Fun course! Greens were decently fast, only problem is the course doesn't drain that well so you…read moreget some soft/wet spots. But a great layout and good clubhouse and bar area for after the round.